August 26, 2010
Blog ArchivesDon’t Try this at Home: Crane Climbing Craziness in Paris
Crane climbing must be one of the most extreme hobbies out there, with a similar danger factor as dinner for two with Hannibal Lecter. These three guys in Paris go even further, with crane pull-ups. Whatever happens, don’t this at home…
Scariest Places on Earth: The Paris Catacombs
For urban explorers, few places are more coveted than the Catacombs of Paris. Long sealed off to the public, these harrowing subterranean chambers house an 18th century cemetery – essentially an anonymous mass grave. Beyond this, a labyrinth of tunnels extends for 280km beneath Paris in a network of disused stone mines and galleries.
Gargoyles: The Demonic, The Animalistic & The Funny
Have you ever wondered why countless old buildings – especially churches and holy places – have grotesque statues, known as gargoyles, emerging from their roof tops? How would you like these abominable creatures leering at you each time you walk past your own home?